Amazon History Pop

What was Amazon almost named as?

• Nile

• A2Z

• Cadabra

• Abracadabra

Answer explanation

Amazon was almost named Cadabra but Jeff Bezos. Bezos's first lawyer, pointed out that over the phone, people tended to hear the name as Cadaver.

This site redirects to Amazon.com

• diapers.com

• cadabra.com

• books.com

• relentless.com

Answer explanation

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos originally planned on naming the website 'Relentless.com' and registered the URL in September 1994, which still redirects to Amazon's website.

What is a four-pack of Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino claim to fame?

• First liquid shipped by Amazon

• First Delivery in Miami

• Fastest Delivery by Amazon

• First Starbucks Delivery by Amazon

Answer explanation

Amazon's fastest order delivered to date was a four-pack of Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino to a customer in Miami. The delivery was made in under 10 minutes.

Where was Amazon's founding business plan draft created?

• Garage of Bezos

• Cross Country Car Ride

• Seattle Library

• Starbucks at Pike Place Market

Answer explanation

In 1994, the Bezos couple drove from New York City to Seattle, the eventual Amazon headquarters, with MacKenzie Bezos driving and Jeff Bezos "tapping out a business plan on his computer along the way". With their dog Kamala in tow, "Jeff spent the trip pecking out a business plan on a laptop computer and calling prospective investors on a cell phone.

Which fruit is served complimentary at Amazon Seattle HQ every morning?

• Kiwis

• Washington Apples

• Bananas

• Oranges

Answer explanation

Amazon wanted to offer “a fun, quirky way to hand out healthy snacks” to literally anyone who walks by, be it employees, area residents, tourists in town, or people’s pets. Amazon chose bananas because the fruits “come in their own packaging,” and the first of two Community Banana Stands opened in 2015. The stands distribute about 8,000 per day each workweek.

Where would you have found the slogan - "Can't find that book you wanted"?

• Amazon Audible Homepage

• Mobile Billboards around Barnes and Noble

• Amazon Ad New York Times 1997

• Amazon Bookmarks

Answer explanation

In the company’s first year, Amazon hired mobile billboards to drive by Barnes & Noble stores displaying the question, “Can’t find that book you wanted?” along with Amazon’s website address.

This device was mistaken to be an April fools prank

• Amazon Dash

• Amazon Fire Phone

• Amazon Echo

• Amazon Tablet

Answer explanation

The Dash Button is a Wi-Fi enabled plastic controller that connects to a customer’s smartphone through the Amazon app. The buttons can be stuck or hung anywhere around the house — like on your washing machine, say. If you run out of detergent, you just push the button and an order is automatically sent to Amazon for that particular product.

What was Mayday?

• Escalation mechanism for seller support

• Incorrect pricing detected

• Dedicated day for grocery discounts

• 24 hour customer service app

Answer explanation

Amazon had a support service available on Kindle HD products called Mayday. It is a single-click support solution that lets users work with a remote tech support representative to solve problems with their tablets.The service allows you to see the remote tech support person in a small window on your screen and also displays your screen on the support person’s computer where they can watch what you’re doing online, annotate the screen, and even tap through the interface.

What permanent mark did Rufus the puppy leave on Amazon?

• Dog Park being created in the Seattle HQ

• A Building is Named after Him

• Amazon Delivery of Dogs

• Amazon Hired Dog Walkers for Pets in Office

Answer explanation

Rufus was a hard worker and “Amazonians” used his paw to click links on the company website. Although the dog has since passed away, his legacy remains. There are photos of Rufus around the 8.1 million square foot campus and he even has a building named after him.

What is the highest price listed for a CD on Amazon?

• $2,904,980,000

• $29,049,800

• $290,498

• $2,904

Answer explanation

A seller had accidentally listed a Windows 98 CD-ROM for $2.9B and the kicker here is that someone actually attempted to purchase the CD-ROM. Amazon cancelled the order on grounds that the seller was unable to accept the payment.